NCAA hoops odds preview - Austin Peay vs. CS Northridge

College hoops betting interest focuses on the CS Northridge vs Austin Peay battle Friday at McGuirk Arena as the Matadors look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

The Matadors currently sports a 2-2 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-3 ATS. The Governors are 2-2 and 1-2 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Matadors produce a 1-2 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Governors have gone 1-1 against the number.

Bettors looking to back visiting Austin Peay before tip-off in this one found them as 5.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook.ag earlier.

According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 237-ranked Matadors and the No. 318-rated Governors in this matchup.

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Austin Peay lost its last outing, a 90-75 result against Central Michigan on November 21. They failed to cover in that game as a 5-point underdog. The Governors endured a 90-75 loss at the hands of the Chippewas on Thursday, despite a 16-point effort from Travis Betran at McGuirk Arena.

CS Northridge won its last outing, a 74-73 result against Montana State on November 21. They failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point favorite. Montana State got 18 points from Calen Coleman but lost anyway, 74-73, to CS Northridge on Thursday at McGuirk Arena.

How They Match Up:In the paint, the rebound battle will feature CS Northridge's No. 231-rated squad against Austin Peay's No. 188-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, CS Northridge rates No. 239 in the country with 3.5 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 177 nationally with 5.25 per match.

Next up:Austin Peay home to Montana State, Saturday, November 23rdCS Northridge at Central Michigan, Saturday, November 23rd

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